Diagnosing Acute Thigh Compartment Syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29283805.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1080/00913847.1992.11947525.
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Abstract
In brief A sailboarder suffered an acute brief thigh compartment syndrome following a severe quadriceps contusion. Physical signs and interstitial pressure readings helped in making a prompt diagnosis of this uncommon injury, and the patient recovered fully after fasciotomy.